Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

snub

verb
/snʌb/
Definition
To rebuff or ignore someone in a dismissive way.
Examples
  • She felt snubbed when her friend didn’t invite her to the party.
  • The celebrity snubbed the paparazzi by refusing to answer their questions.
Meaning
To treat someone with contempt or indifference, often by refusing to acknowledge or engage with them.
Synonyms
  • rebuff
  • shun
  • ignore
  • cold-shoulder
  • slight